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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Bite of The Caiman

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study about Caimans-large reptiles that live in Manu. They create a model of the bite of the caiman in a class activity. They calculate the length of the caiman from the size of the model bite.
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Handout
Other

Native Planet: Dangerous Sea Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about venomous fish and other animals with the ability to inject venom, such as jellyfish and other venomous invertebrates.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Alligators & Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed facts about alligators and crocodils, including how to distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator, information on their eating habits, how a mama crocodile protects her young, and more. There are...
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Unit Plan
University of Florida

Flmnh: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History provides photographs of alligators, caimans, crocodiles and charials can be used for reports and presentations as well as wildlife/reptile lesson plans.
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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Caimans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a caiman, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Caiman (Caimaninae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Caiman, including details on its appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behavior, and much more.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Yacare Caiman O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information about the Yacaraiman, a particular type of caiman.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Dwarf Caiman

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance and behavior of the dwarf caiman.